Vetka

Vietka is the center of the Vetka district, Homel' region, situated on the Sozh river, 22 km North-East of Homel'. Vetka is named after a small island of Sozh river. W in the town banner comes from Polish name of the town "Wietka".
Population: 9,000 (1995)

The arch

The arched entrance into the State Folk Art (Folklore) Museum

The museum

Inside the State Folk Art Museum

Links:

Vetka Jewish history page from Shtetlinks project of Jewishgen.
Chernobyl Children's Project International helps out Vetka local community to fight Chernobyl Nuclear disaster heritage
A Week in Belarus - story of two Brits visiting Vetka area.

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